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Diary of a Separation (What Can We Do When We Hurt Others?)
After the wound, let the healing begin
Saturday 27th July 2019 — Tuesday 13th August 2019
Expecting not to get hurt in a relationship is like expecting not to get wet in the sea when swimming. It will happen, of course. How we bounce back from that low as a couple is not only what defines a good relationship but also what determines our human worth.
That’s why trust is so important in a relationship. To know that you’ve got each other’s backs through thick and thin is tremendously rewarding. Confidence in one another also leads to a deeper sense of intimacy. How we do this together is part of the foundation we lay for the future.
One of the more satisfying moments in a relationship is when we realise that our vulnerability is perceived as yet another human trait and not as a threat or a hurdle to avoid. Opening ourselves up to a new partner is daunting and risky. Doing it when someone extends their hand fully towards ours is the basis of a solid union.
Ao has been acting strange these last two days. I stayed over on Tuesday and was meant to stay tonight but she hasn’t replied to any of my messages. Something tells me that our relationship won’t last much longer.
